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Police Confirm 73 Dead, Several Injured From Dikko Tanker Explosion (see video)

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Police Confirm 73 Dead, Several Injured From Dikko Tanker Explosion (see video)

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of 73 persons following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred at the Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State, on Saturday. A truck loaded with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol lost control and eventually caught fire, claiming at least 50 lives instantly. However, a statement…

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Tanker Explosion: IGP Commiserate With Government, Good People Of Niger State

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..As IGP Directs Commissioners to Strengthen MTDs for Efficiency The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and the good people of Niger State following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred yesterday, January 18, 2025, at Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State. The horrific incident occurred…

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Many Feared Dead, Properties Razed As Fuel Tanker Explodes

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Many Feared Dead, Properties Razed As Fuel Tanker Explodes

Not less than eight persons have been confirmed dead in a raging inferno started from an incident involving an oil tanker in Ometan community, Okpe local government area of Delta State. Information gathered is that the unfortunate incident occurred on Friday when the tanker coming from Effurun in Warri reportedly lost control while overtaking another…

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